of Disposing of waste responsibly isn't that hard By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:54:18 +0000 When you make room for the new, make sure you're responsible about disposing the old. Full Article Recycling
of Are you one of the 'weirdos' who picks up litter? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:45:30 +0000 When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature. Full Article Recycling
of Starbucks proves you can recycle coffee cups By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:02:52 +0000 Starbucks just recycled 25 million unused Starbucks cups, and that's good news. But don't ditch your reusable travel mug just yet. Full Article Recycling
of Aflac CEO named one of world's best By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:30:11 +0000 Harvard Business Review names Dan Amos one of the best-performing CEOs in the world. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
of Best use of drones ever? Planting a forest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:04:53 +0000 Projects in India and Myanmar and using flying tech to plant trees under the right conditions. Full Article Research & Innovations
of There's a part of the brain that always says yes to one more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:28:48 +0000 The brain's impulsivity switch could be key to fighting obesity as well addiction and disease. Full Article Research & Innovations
of Darwin may have been wrong about the origin of life on Earth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:22:22 +0000 New research suggests life on Earth sprang from geothermal vents in the deep ocean. Full Article Research & Innovations
of From coffee beans to car parts: How Ford and McDonald's are teaming up for sustainable solutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:15:43 +0000 By turning coffee waste into auto parts, this collaboration builds on the two companies' commitments to environmental stewardship. Full Article Research & Innovations
of Ghostly remains of massive Roman shipwreck found in Mediterranean By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:25:58 +0000 The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae. Full Article Research & Innovations
of DNA found in 5,700-year-old chewing gum helps recreate image of Stone Age woman By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:22:12 +0000 DNA found in chewed birch pitch helps scientists recreate image, but it's also unraveling other Stone Age secrets. Full Article Research & Innovations
of The way you dance is kind of like a fingerprint By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:26:44 +0000 Researchers have developed dancer-recognition software that's astoundingly accurate. Full Article Research & Innovations
of Are you one of those people who can make their ears rumble? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:39:32 +0000 A small number of people can contract an ear muscle called the tensor tympani to block out sound. Full Article Research & Innovations
of Researchers turn to 'sentinel trees' to warn of destructive pests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:20:49 +0000 The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages. Full Article Research & Innovations
of This new blood test accurately predicts 50 types of cancer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:31:31 +0000 Scientists using artificial intelligence have devised a highly accurate blood test for 50 kinds of cancer by looking for the DNA of dead tumor cells. Full Article Research & Innovations
of If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:38:49 +0000 A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food. Full Article Healthy Eating
of The future of transportation By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:03:55 +0000 The future of transportation Full Article Sponsor Content
of Why doesn't the FDA have more control over the safety of beauty products? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:07:00 +0000 FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Reports of negative health reactions to cosmetics have doubled in the last 2 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:24:18 +0000 The number of negative health reactions to cosmetic products reported to the FDA has skyrocketed, with the majority of complaints coming for hair products. Full Article Healthy Spaces
of This finch has a coat of many colors, but its head hue is the key By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:25:20 +0000 Gouldian finches can have red, black or yellow heads and researchers want to know why. Full Article Animals
of Photographer captures stunning image of eagle in symmetrical reflection By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 12:14:11 +0000 Amateur photographer Steve Biro takes a riveting photo of a bald eagle and his mirror image. Full Article Animals
of One of New Zealand's rarest parakeets is having a banner breeding season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:24:27 +0000 Thanks to an abundance of beech seeds, so far this year 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild in New Zealand. Full Article Animals
of A record number of condor chicks hatched in the Southwest this year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:49:22 +0000 California condors hatch at Zion and Grand Canyon national parks, pushing their numbers beyond 500. Full Article Animals
of Firefighters save great horned owl from ashes of California wildfire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:18:32 +0000 A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California. Full Article Animals
of Endangered Hawaiian duck's comeback is a 'beacon of hope' for conservationists By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:56:00 +0000 The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction. Full Article Animals
of Christmas Bird Count takes off Dec. 14 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:57:32 +0000 Grab your binoculars and help scientists study bird populations in the 2019 edition of the world's longest running citizen-science survey. Full Article Animals
of Watch a flock of starlings fly across a beautiful Irish sunset By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:20:03 +0000 Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky. Full Article Animals
of Watch a massive bald eagle take off from a Boston street in slow motion By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:06:55 +0000 A massive bald eagle is filmed in slow motion taking off from a street in Melrose, near Boston. Full Article Animals
of Flu may boost risk of Alzheimer's By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:06:13 +0000 When we come down with the flu, we might think the worst is over after a week of a sore throat and body aches. But such viral infections may have lasting, unsee Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Controversial bird flu paper explains potential of pandemic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:38 +0000 Bird flu can be transmitted between mammals — and possible humans — needing only four mutations to do so, a new study published this week in the journal Nat Full Article Research & Innovations
of Storefront IV clinic offers quick fix for flu sufferers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:40:32 +0000 Chicago residents have a new way of treating the flu, but is it worth the risk? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Paid time off the key to containing the flu By www.businessnewsdaily.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:40:04 +0000 Giving employees paid time off when they're sick is the best way to keep influenza from spreading throughout the office. Full Article Green Workplace
of New strain of avian flu hops over to humans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:01:50 +0000 A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of Your birth year determines which strain of flu will kick your butt By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 23:13:42 +0000 Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
of 13 likely health benefits of drinking tea By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:46:03 +0000 From managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life. Full Article Healthy Eating
of Meet 'The Spirit Farmer' of South Georgia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:26:35 +0000 Colquitt, Georgia is home to the largest hand-painted mural in the U.S., a mural that depicts what life is like as a farmer. Full Article Arts & Culture
of Should residents of Hurricane Highway islands keep rebuilding? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:46:38 +0000 Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc Full Article Climate & Weather
of 'Catastrophe in the Making: The Engineering of Katrina and the Disasters of Tomorrow' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:44:02 +0000 The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention? Full Article Arts & Culture
of Snowmageddon vs. Christmas blizzard of 2010 By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:22:04 +0000 The severity of two big winter storms from 2010 are compared, stat by stat. Which one emerges as the true snow storm of the year? Full Article Climate & Weather
of Blizzard rips off part of Wrigley Field roof in Chicago By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:03:56 +0000 Extreme winds have damaged the roof over the Wrigley Field press box in addition to other buildings in the area. Full Article Climate & Weather
of A look back at the wild weather of 2011 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:28:03 +0000 To say 2011 has been a wild weather year would be a huge understatement. From tornadoes to floods to wildfires, weather records were set across the United State Full Article Climate & Weather
of 21 inches of snow? Blizzard buries Kansas record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:01:01 +0000 The blizzard that pounded the southern Plains states added to the snow the area received just days ago. Full Article Climate & Weather
of When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:44:33 +0000 Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring. Full Article Animals
of Growing number of kids choose charity over birthday gifts By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:00:18 +0000 More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive. Full Article Leaderboard
of One man's incredible search for the acoustic wonders of the world By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:59:42 +0000 Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth. Full Article Leaderboard
of Simple tree branch water filter removes 99% of E. coli By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 18:45:36 +0000 High-tech water filters are wonderful. But what if you could go DIY, using just a piece of wood? Full Article Leaderboard
of How researchers track the 'lost years' of baby sea turtles By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:44:53 +0000 Hoping to better protect loggerheads, scientists get creative in finding a way to track the years that baby turtles spend in the ocean. Full Article Leaderboard
of From hunters to protectors: The Lion Guardians and a story of changing perceptions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:10:44 +0000 Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives. Full Article Leaderboard
of Top 10 Eco-Friendly Features of Walmart Stores By blog.walmart.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:59:12 +0000 Our sustainability commitments help us cut costs so we can pass those savings on to our customers Full Article Leaderboard
of Could lights be the future of pesticides? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:05:18 +0000 A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals. Full Article Leaderboard
of A tasty tale of reinvention By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:58:34 +0000 Whether crafting cookbooks or ice cream, Shaun Chavis is all about sharing her love of authentic food. Full Article Leaderboard